Star Anise is from an evergreen shrub that originally hails from China and Southeast Asia. It is an important cooking ingredient that imparts an earthy aniseed flavour and aroma. It is also used to in …
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Star Anise
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Pasta: Agnolotti
Agnolotti is a semi-cirlce shaped type of ravioli, often although it can be square or irregularly shaped. Either way it is stuffed with different mixtures of meat, vegetables and cheese. They are fun to …
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Pasta: Curly Fettuccine
This pasta shape is a treat for the eyes. Just like flat fettuccine, it is perfect for both light and heavy sauces. The curly ripples help to trap sauce and even meat or vegetables. They …
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Can I Use A Wet Batter In My Air Fryer?
Yes, you can! I love using my airfryer as a healthier option for making battered fish or chicken. Many websites will tell you that you have to use a dry coating (I have a method …
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Pasta: Elicoidali
The pasta shape called Elicoidali is similar to penne but a bit thicker and slightly curved. Their ridges exhibit a distinct helix pattern hence the pasta’s name. Their tubular shape and ridges make them perfect …
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Powdered Dashi Stock
Dashi stock forms the base of many Japanese dishes, imparting a noticeable umami flavour. Traditional dashi is made from kelp and fish (bonito or anchovies) and there are many variants involving mushrooms. I am showing …
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Dragon Fruit
Commonly know as Dragon fruit, the Pitaya is a relative of the cactus and native to the Americas. They are now grown further afield and are relatively expensive. Their common name comes from the external …
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PK’s Slow Cooker Corned Beef
Corned beef is the salted brisket (a cut from below the neck) or silverside (a cut from the hindquarter) of beef gently boiled in water, spices and herbs. In Australia, it is almost always the …
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Cloves
Cloves are a must-have in your spice collection. They are the dried buds of a tree that originally only grew on a few islands in eastern Indonesia. Cloves are very aromatic and impart a slightly …